Lubbock orchestra teacher jailed on marijuana charge

The orchestra teacher at Lubbock High School was booked into the county jail this morning on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.

According to Lubbock County Detention Center records, Lubbock police checked Alejos Anaya, 34, into jail at 3 a.m. on a charge of possession of less than two ounces of marijuana in a drug free zone.

State law defines a drug free zone as any area within 1,000 feet of a school campus.

Bail has been set at $2,500.

The offense is a Class A misdemeanor.

Sgt. Jonathan Stewart, a spokesman with the Lubbock Police Department, said Anaya was arrested at a residence in the 3600 block of 31st Street after a consensual search which turned up marijuana in his possession.

In a statement this morning, LISD Director of Communications and Community Relations Nancy Sharp confirmed the arrest and said it took place at Anaya’s residence.

“The employee is not at school today. Lubbock ISD is in active communication with the Lubbock Police Department on the progress of their investigation, “ Sharp said.